Pro Bono Opportunities in Multnomah County

A star (*) indicates the program is certified by the OSB. Attorney volunteers for OSB-certified programs are covered by PLF insurance and do not need independent coverage on their pro bono cases. Many of the programs listed below provide training materials and mentors to assist new volunteers. Visit the Oregon State Bar website for a list of opportunities outside the Portland area.

New program submissions and updates to the following information may be sent to ryan@mbabar.org.

Bankruptcy Clinic*Legal Aid Services of Oregon-Volunteer Lawyers ProjectThe Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section and LASO sponsor this project. The project consists of two components, a bankruptcy class and a legal clinic during which volunteer attorneys each meet with two clients for 30-minute appointments. Anyone may attend the 45-minute class, which is taught by a member of the bankruptcy bar or bench. Volunteer attorneys meet with clients, help them assess whether bankruptcy is appropriate, and if so, provide ongoing representation. The monthly clinic occurs from 6:15-9pm and alternates between sites in Beaverton, east Portland and downtown Portland. Eight to ten attorneys, one mentor and one speaker are scheduled for each clinic. An online CLE and written training materials are available at www.oregonadvocates.org.Contact: Jill Mallery, 503.224.4086, jill.mallery@lasoregon.org.

Commons Law Center*Pro bono lawyers commit to two hours per month and serve as supervisors for our on-staff fellows, who are new lawyers in need of practical training. Matter types include family law, estate planning, probate, business, and nonprofit law. Our sliding-scale legal services are limited to those living from 125-400% of the federal poverty level. We look to our pro bono attorneys to provide legal expertise on client matters. Pro bono lawyers may be invited to support our community education programs, too.
Contact: Amanda Caffall, 503.850.0811, amanda@thecommonslawcenter.org, www.thecommonslawcenter.org.

Foreclosure Help Pro Bono Project*Legal Aid Services of Oregon

A collaborative project of three of Oregon’s legal services agencies. The project provides free legal help to low-income homeowners facing mortgage default and foreclosure and tenants whose homes face foreclosure. Attorneys provide a one-hour consultation to a referred client at no charge. Beyond the initial consultation, attorneys have the option of providing additional representation, either on a pro bono basis or for a reduced fee. Training is available.

Housing Notice ClinicLegal Aid Services of OregonVolunteer attorneys provide self-represented litigants advice on their rental termination notice. The attorney will review a client’s housing termination notice and determine whether the notice is valid or defenses exist using a comprehensive check-list. Attorneys sign up in advance for a specific week to receive a direct referral. A training video is available, and materials are offered on Oregon Advocates website (free account required). Additional materials are provided to volunteers. Sign-ups to receive a referral will be available online on a weekly basis throughout the year.
Contact: Jill Mallery, 503.471.1138 or jill.mallery@lasoregon.org.

Low Income Tax Clinic*

El Programa Hispanico Catolico

Serves low income Latinos and other low income taxpayers who have a problem with the IRS and any related state tax issues. Volunteer attorneys provide advocacy and representation before the IRS or in court on tax collection disputes, audits and a variety of other federal tax issues. Lawyers can receive basic tax-law training, advocacy skills, exposure to case management, and mentorship by an Oregon-licensed attorney. Spanish speakers are in high demand, but translation services will be provided as needed.

Contact: 503.489.6828.

Oregon Volunteer Lawyer for the ArtsThe Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is a non-profit organization that supports the Oregon creative community by providing legal assistance, resources and educational programs to artists and arts organizations. OVLA is searching for volunteers whose skills and interests coincide with this mission, whether as a person interested in law for creatives, someone with great administrative skills, a social media expert, a dynamic fundraising assistant, or someone who likes to work behind the scenes on research and keeping a timely database. Fill out the Volunteer Application to sign up.
Contact: Jedidiah Chavez, 503.768.6946, jed@oregonvla.org.

Small Business Legal Clinic

Lewis & Clark Law School

The SBLC pro bono project provides opportunities for business transaction lawyers to meet with clients at the SBLC. The SBLC sets up appointments and runs conflict checks. Lawyers are able to specify time slots that work for them to come to the office and meet with pre-screened clients. Opportunities include helping clients with entity selection and entity creation, contract review and drafting, debt problems, business financing, employment law, compliance with consumer, licensing and regulatory issues and copyright and trademark registration.

The Statewide Low Income Taxpayer Clinic provides advice and representation to low income clients who have a tax controversy with the IRS or the Department of Revenue. Pro bono tax cases are referred through a listserve where basic case information is posted. An attorney interested in taking the case responds to the email and conflict checking information is provided. Cases cover a range of state and federal personal income tax issues including collections, examinations (audits), innocent spouse claims, and tax court cases. Volunteer opportunities are also available for recent graduates and new members of the Bar.

Commons Law Center*Pro bono lawyers commit to two hours per month and serve as supervisors for our on-staff fellows, who are new lawyers in need of practical training. Matter types include family law, estate planning, probate, business, and nonprofit law. Our sliding-scale legal services are limited to those living from 125-400% of the federal poverty level. We look to our pro bono attorneys to provide legal expertise on client matters. Pro bono lawyers may be invited to support our community education programs, too.
Contact: Amanda Caffall, 503.850.0811, amanda@thecommonslawcenter.org, www.thecommonslawcenter.org.

Senior Law Project*Legal Aid Services of Oregon-Volunteer Lawyers ProjectThe Senior Law Project (SLP) consists of 25 monthly legal clinics held at nine senior center locations in Multnomah County. Volunteer lawyers meet with clients who are 60 or over (or who are married to someone 60 or over). The lawyers provide 30-minute consultations, on any civil legal issues, for up to six clients per clinic. All clients 60 or over are eligible for a free 30-minute consultation, regardless of their income. SLP volunteers provide continuing pro bono services for clients who meet LASO’s financial eligibility requirements. LASO coordinates a monthly Elder Law Discussion Group to provide information and support.
Contact: Jill Mallery, 503.224.4086, jill.mallery@lasoregon.org.

CASA for ChildrenAttorneys are needed to represent volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in Multnomah or Washington County juvenile court proceedings at the trial and appellate levels. Volunteer attorneys are supported by a staff program attorney.
Contact: Scott Lee, scott.lee@multco.us.

Commons Law Center*Pro bono lawyers commit to two hours per month and serve as supervisors for our on-staff fellows, who are new lawyers in need of practical training. Matter types include family law, estate planning, probate, business, and nonprofit law. Our sliding-scale legal services are limited to those living from 125-400% of the federal poverty level. We look to our pro bono attorneys to provide legal expertise on client matters. Pro bono lawyers may be invited to support our community education programs, too.
Contact: Amanda Caffall, 503.850.0811, amanda@thecommonslawcenter.org, www.thecommonslawcenter.org.

Family Law Forms Help*Legal Aid Services of Oregon - Volunteer Lawyers ProjectVolunteer attorneys provide limited assistance to clients requiring discrete legal advice or document review. Attorneys are scheduled to meet with three clients, each for a 45-minute appointment. Clinics are held from 2:30-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Legal Aid. Attorneys respond to discrete family law questions and/or review documents prepared by unrepresented litigants. Attorneys are NOT expected to provide ongoing representation to clients and clients sign a retainer agreement detailing the limited scope of the attorney-client relationship. Volunteer attorneys must have family law experience to volunteer for this project.
PROSAP Facilitation ClinicAttorneys with little (or no) family law experience can volunteer for this portion of the Clinic, by helping clients complete their pro se documents. Once the paperwork is completed, clients attend the Family Law Forms Help clinic to meet with an experienced family law attorney. Facilitation Clinics take place on Wednesdays from 2-4pm at Legal Aid.
Contact: Erin White, 503.224.4086, erin.white@lasoregon.org.

St. Andrew Legal Clinic* Volunteer attorneys conduct 30-minute intake interviews at "night clinic" on family law issues. Night clinics are held every Wednesday and alternate Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm in the Multnomah County office in NE Portland, and Wednesday from 6:30-9pm at the Washington County office in Hillsboro. Dinner is provided to volunteers at 6pm Volunteers are supervised by a SALC staff attorney and do not need family law experience. Training materials are available.
Contact: Multnomah County - Kevin McHargue, Executive Director, 503.281.1500 x319, director@salcgroup.org.
Washington County - Diana Mendoza at 503.648.1600 x300, dmendoza@salcgroup.org.

Big Immigration Law Project*Innovation Law LabThe Big Immigration Law Project provides representation and representation-support at several immigrant detention sites around the country and in several non-detained settings jurisdictions including Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, and Oregon. Sign up to volunteer at innovationlawlab.org/volunteer-with-innovation-law-lab/

Immigration Counseling Service*ICS provides legal assistance in immigration-related matters to low and moderate income residents of Oregon and Southern Washington. In addition, ICS assists unaccompanied children who are undocumented and detained in detention facilities, shelters, transitional and long term foster care facilities in Oregon. They also assist undocumented children who have been released to a sponsor in Oregon and remain in need of legal assistance. There are pro bono opportunities to assist these juveniles. ICS will provide training and mentoring. For a few hours of your time you can make a huge difference in a child's life.
Contact: Executive Director Lisa LeSage, 503.221.1689, x2103, llesage@ics-law.org.

Immigration Legal Services*
Catholic Charities of OregonPro bono attorneys represent adult and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes for immigration relief. CCILS conducts in-person trainings for pro bono attorneys and has a training video to send to attorneys unable to attend an in-person training. Once a pro bono attorney receives training and has taken a client referral, CCILS provides ongoing mentoring and technical assistance.
Contact: Emily Gumper, Pro Bono Coordinator, 503.688.2716, egumper@ccoregon.org.
There are also pro bono volunteer opportunities in the CCILS office. In-office volunteers work on a variety of types of immigration cases, including family-based petitions and applications for lawful status for victims of crime and domestic violence. Work may include preparing application packets and cover letters, direct client communications, and responding to agency requests. Volunteers work under the supervision of a Catholic Charities legal representative. Ability to speak Spanish is an asset but is not a requirement. Must be able to commit to a regular schedule of at least 12 hours per week during regular office hours.
Contact: Sheridan Rueter, Volunteer Coordinator, 503.688.2707, srueter@ccoregon.org.

Refugee and Immigrant Family Strengthening ProgramImmigration and Refugee Community OrganizationCases involving immigration law such as assisting domestic violence survivors self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-visas, and T-visas. Cases involving contested protective orders, divorce and child custody proceedings. Formal or informal domestic violence training as necessary that includes a segment on domestic violence within immigrant and refugee communities.
Contact: Gladys Ismail, RIFS Program Coordinator, 971.271.6429, gladysi@irco.org.

CASA for ChildrenAttorneys are needed to represent volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in Multnomah or Washington County juvenile court proceedings at the trial and appellate levels. Volunteer attorneys are supported by a staff program attorney.
Contact: Scott Lee, scott.lee@multco.us.

Changing Lives ForeverThe "CLiF Project" is a collaboration between Tonkon Torp LLP and Youth, Rights & Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in juvenile law. CliF lawyers provide pro bono representation to help deserving young people get off the registry so that they can live independent and productive lives. Volunteers receive training and consultation, and a library of forms and information is available. CLiF lawyers meet once a month (first Thursdays) at lunchtime to hear from experts in the field, share information, and help each other.
Contact: Gwen Griffith, gwengriff@tonkon.com.

Children's Representation Project*Multnomah County Family Law Court/Oregon Law CenterAttorneys are appointed by the court to represent children whose parents are involved in custody disputes in Multnomah County. Cases are assigned through the Multnomah County Family Law Court. The Hon. Susan Svetkey and her staff coordinate the project. Attorneys with family law and juvenile law experience are especially needed for this project.
Contact: Rachel Finn, 503.988.3060, rachel.a.finn@ojd.state.or.us.

Citizen Review BoardOregon Judicial DepartmentCitizen Review Board (CRB) members volunteer one weekday per month to conduct case reviews for children and youth in out of home placements in the custody of the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Youth Authority. Serving in the county where they live or work, volunteers interact with parents, foster care providers, case workers, attorneys, therapists, and other legal or interested parties to the child or youth's case. The CRB has a dual statutory mandate to conduct case reviews and to make recommendations on policies, procedures, and laws relating to substitute care. CRB volunteers actively promote conditions which ensure every child lives in a safe, secure, healthy, permanent home, preserving families whenever possible. In cases of youth offenders, volunteers work to ensure public safety and reformation, helping youth offenders become successful and productive members of society. Created in 1985, the Citizen Review Board program now operates with approximately 400 volunteers throughout the state of Oregon. Local volunteer board members receive 16 hours of orientation and 8 hours of continuing education each year after that. All volunteers are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court and must complete a screening and application process.
Contact: CRB.Volunteer.Resources@ojd.state.or.us, 503.731.3007.

Problem Solvers*Oregon State BarVolunteers help younger Oregonians (ages 13-17) with their legal questions. Lawyers agree to provide a free 30-minute consultation, usually concerning family law issues, emancipation and other areas of law pertinent to teens and young adults. Volunteers can specify the substantive practice area(s) they want to cover. The population served by this program generally has no access to legal services and little experience with courts and the justice system.
Contact:ris@osbar.org, 503.620.0222 x408.

Refugee and Immigrant Family Strengthening ProgramImmigration and Refugee Community OrganizationCases involving immigration law such as assisting domestic violence survivors self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-visas, and T-visas. Cases involving contested protective orders, divorce and child custody proceedings. Formal or informal domestic violence training as necessary that includes a segment on domestic violence within immigrant and refugee communities.
Contact: Gladys Ismail, RIFS Program Coordinator, 971.271.6429, gladysi@irco.org.

Special Education Advocacy Program*Disability Rights OregonAssists the special education team at Disability Rights Oregon (DRO), Oregon's designated Protection and Advocacy agency, to ensure that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education. Participating volunteer attorneys will draft and file complaints with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and/or with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and help children get the services they need to learn and make progress at school. DRO special education attorneys will provide volunteer attorneys with an orientation and training that will give them a working knowledge of the core elements of special education law backed up by an extensive written manual. Volunteer attorneys will then be offered cases that have been screened by DRO attorneys as appropriate for effective ODE/OCR complaints.
Contact: Chris Shank, 503.243.2081, cshank@disabilityrightsoregon.org, www.disabilityrightsoregon.org.

St. Andrew Legal Clinic* Volunteer attorneys conduct 30-minute intake interviews at "night clinic" on family law issues. Night clinics are held every Wednesday and alternate Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm in the Multnomah County office in NE Portland, and Wednesday from 6:30-9pm at the Washington County office in Hillsboro. Dinner is provided to volunteers at 6pm Volunteers are supervised by a SALC staff attorney and do not need family law experience. Training materials are available.
Contact: Multnomah County - Kevin McHargue, Executive Director, 503.281.1500 x319, director@salcgroup.org. Washington County - Diana Mendoza at 503.648.1600 x300, dmendoza@salcgroup.org.

SchoolWorks, Youth Justice Corps*Youth, Rights & JusticeYouth, Rights & Justice, Oregon's nonprofit law firm for children, is seeking volunteer attorneys, including law firm partners/associates and corporate counsel, who will help some of Oregon's most vulnerable children get the support they need to stay in school, succeed and graduate. Volunteers will represent youth in education matters. Youth will be in the foster care system, the juvenile justice system or both. Issues may involve school discipline, special education or a combination of the two. A majority of the youth will be Latino and reside in Washington County. Training will be provided, along with ongoing consultation and mentorship.
Contact: info@youthrightsjustice.org.

Domestic Violence Project*Legal Aid Services of Oregon-Volunteer Lawyers ProjectThe Domestic Violence Project (DVP) matches pro bono attorneys with survivors of domestic violence for representation in contested restraining order hearings. These cases tend to have short timelines, involve limited issues and require a court appearance. Attorneys sign up in advance to be available to take a case on a specific date (restraining order hearings are generally scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays). The project provides representation to clients in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. DVP is an excellent volunteer opportunity for new lawyers, lawyers seeking litigation experience, and attorneys who cannot commit to taking long-term cases. This project covers a discrete area of law and most of the volunteers are not family law practitioners. DVP volunteers are not expected to assist clients with family law issues. An online CLE and written training materials are available at www.oregonadvocates.org.
Contact: Erin White, 503.224.4086, erin.white@lasoregon.org.

Oregon Crime Victims Law Center*Pro bono attorneys needed to represent crime victims on particular issues in criminal cases, such as on motions to quash subpoenas seeking access to victims' records and claims of violation of victims' rights, as well as in civil contested restraining order proceedings. The center conducts training on victims' rights throughout the state. It also has a victims' rights handbook and staff attorneys available for consultation. Spanish (or other) language skills and/or location outside of the Portland metro area are pluses.
Contact: OCVLC Legal Director Rosemary Brewer, rosemary@ocvlc.org or 503.208.8160, www.ocvlc.org.

Refugee and Immigrant Family Strengthening ProgramImmigration and Refugee Community OrganizationCases involving immigration law such as assisting domestic violence survivors self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-visas, and T-visas. Cases involving contested protective orders, divorce and child custody proceedings. Formal or informal domestic violence training as necessary that includes a segment on domestic violence within immigrant and refugee communities.
Contact: Gladys Ismail, RIFS Program Coordinator, 971.271.6429, gladysi@irco.org.

Senior Law Project*Legal Aid Services of Oregon-Volunteer Lawyers ProjectThe Senior Law Project (SLP) began in 1978 and is the VLP's largest project, with over 25 legal clinics per month. Volunteer lawyers meet with clients who are 60 or over (or who are married to someone 60 or over) at nine senior center locations in Multnomah County. They provide 30-minute consultations, on any civil legal issues, for up to six clients per clinic. All clients 60 or over are eligible for free 30-minute consultations, regardless of their income. SLP volunteers provide continuing pro bono services for only those clients who meet VLP financial eligibility requirements. The VLP sponsors a monthly Elder Law Discussion Group to provide information and support.
Contact: Jill Mallery, 503.224.4086, jill.mallery@lasoregon.org.

Appellate Pro Bono Project*Oregon State BarThe program creates a pool of volunteer attorneys willing to represent pro se litigants in appellate cases. The Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals select cases in which the court would benefit from attorney representation. Any active member of the bar is eligible to participate. In addition to assisting the courts in appropriate cases, the program is intended to provide members of the bar with appellate experience. To receive e-mail announcements about available cases, send an e-mail including name, bar number, email address, phone number, and mailing address to orappprobono@gmail.com.

Changing Lives ForeverThe "CLiF Project" is a collaboration between Tonkon Torp LLP and Youth, Rights & Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in juvenile law. CliF lawyers provide pro bono representation to help deserving young people get off the registry so that they can live independent and productive lives. Volunteers receive training and consultation, and a library of forms and information is available. CLiF lawyers meet once a month (first Thursdays) at lunchtime to hear from experts in the field, share information, and help each other.
Contact: Gwen Griffith, gwengriff@tonkon.com.

Commons Law Center*Pro bono lawyers commit to two hours per month and serve as supervisors for our on-staff fellows, who are new lawyers in need of practical training. Matter types include family law, estate planning, probate, business, and nonprofit law. Our sliding-scale legal services are limited to those living from 125-400% of the federal poverty level. We look to our pro bono attorneys to provide legal expertise on client matters. Pro bono lawyers may be invited to support our community education programs, too.
Contact: Amanda Caffall, 503.850.0811, amanda@thecommonslawcenter.org, www.thecommonslawcenter.org.

Legal Aid Expungement Clinic*Legal Aid Services of Oregon/Clackamas County Bar Association/Clackamas County Law Library/Clackamas Service CenterThe clinic is designed to help low-income clients in Clackamas County complete court expungement paperwork. Volunteer attorneys meet with clients to determine whether they qualify for an expungement. If the client is eligible, the volunteer attorney will complete all the necessary court paperwork. The clinic provides one-time brief service to clients and is held every other month on Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Erin White, 503.224.4086, erin.white@lasoregon.org.

Legal Aid Night Clinic*Legal Aid Services of OregonAttorneys from Stoel Rives and Dunn Carney exclusively staff the Night Clinic in a partnership with LASO. The attorneys screen the cases and provide legal representation to clients. The clinics are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Two volunteer attorneys from the law firms are scheduled for each clinic and each attorney meets with up to four clients per clinic. The following issues are referred: consumer law, small claims advice, landlord/tenant damage claims, and estate planning.
Contact: Jill Mallery, 503.224.4086, jill.mallery@lasoregon.org.

Military Assistance Panel*Oregon State BarThe Oregon State Bar administers a referral panel that lists lawyers willing to help military personnel and their families. Volunteer lawyers are trained to provide legal assistance relating to the SCRA and a range of other legal issues. Due to the nature of military deployments, family law is generally the most common type of legal service sought by servicemembers from our volunteers, but assistance is also provided in matters of consumer and debtor/creditor law, real property (including foreclosure and landlord/tenant) law, and estate planning. Lawyer volunteers should expect to offer one or two hours of pro bono advice and counseling to MAP clients. Additional pro bono representation is encouraged but not required. OSB provides free video training sessions and written materials covering specific legal issues addressed by SSCRA and applicable provisions of related areas of law.
Contact:ris@osbar.org, 503.620.0222 x408.

National Crime Victim Law InstituteNCVLI, a nonprofit legal organization affiliated with Lewis & Clark Law School, works to promote the thoughtful development and advancement of victim law on a national level. NCVLI does not provide direct representation of crime victims, but does help train and support a national network of skilled attorneys to represent crime victims in the criminal justice system through the National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys (NAVRA). Pro bono opportunities are not limited to direct representation of crime victims in the criminal justice system. Your help is also needed to serve as local counsel, conduct legal research, and represent crime victims in related civil proceedings. Most importantly, you don't need experience with victim law to help, NAVRA and NCVLI staff will train you to represent crime victims.
Contact: 503.768.6819, ncvli@lclark.edu.

ProBonoOregon Listserv*Legal service offices around the state post cases to this listserv every Thursday. Each program posts only one email per week. Postings are sent to individual attorneys or pro bono coordinators for internal distribution within firms. An attorney who is interested in accepting a pro bono opportunity contacts the listing office for full case information. Listings include the type of case and a brief description of the issue and do not include highly identifying facts or party names. Conflict information is discussed with interested attorneys when they contact the listing office. This project allows pro bono attorneys to take a pro bono case when it fits best with their schedule. To sign up directly for the listserv, send an email to: probonooregon-subscribe@mail.lawhelp.org.

Portland State University Student Legal Services*SLS provides legal consultations and representation to PSU students in a variety of legal areas, including bankruptcy, consumer law, expungements, employment law, restraining orders, family law, landlord-tenant, personal injury, immigration consultations, traffic citations, and Small Claim matters. Our office also provides presentations to PSU students throughout the year on substantive areas of law. Pro bono attorneys will also be given an opportunity to present to students if interested. Pro bono participants will join a listserve where we will send out requests for pro bono representation and notice of opportunities to make presentations. Backup assistance provided by SLS attorneys. Contact Shalini Vivek for further information about SLS or to join the listserve. PLF Coverage offered only through the OSB certification program. Time commitment varies.
Contact: Shalini Vivek, 503.725.4556, spvivek@pdx.edu.

Re-Entry CourtDistrict Court of OregonAssist participants on federal probation with recovery from addiction, employment and issues related to successful re-entry into society. Volunteer attorneys help program participants resolve non-criminal legal issues such as back taxes, garnishment, past due child support and custody matters.
Contact: Michelle Sweet, 503.326.2123, michelle_sweet@fd.org.

US District Court Pro Bono ProgramAppoints attorneys to represent pro se parties in civil cases who, in the Court's opinion, require and are qualified to receive them. Such parties (who are often incarcerated) typically lack the financial means or legal experience to adequately deal with the issues and proceedings in US District Court. The representation may be for all purposes or for a specific purpose. A Guide for Representing Prisoners will be provided in all appointments made to represent prisoners. A mentorship program is available to assist appointed attorneys in areas of practice that may be unfamiliar., and PLF coverage is available for all cases assigned through the program. Tutorials for electronic filing and program procedures are available on the court's website. For further details or to volunteer visit www.ord.uscourts.gov.
Contact: Nicole Munoz, 503.326.8014, nicole_munoz@ord.uscourts.gov or Elizabeth Potter, 503.326.8061, elizabeth_potter@ord.uscourts.gov.

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramRepresent a Veteran pro bono case before the US Court of Appeals. The Washington DC-based Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is seeking volunteer lawyers to assist veterans who claim entitlement to VA benefits. Each lawyer agreeing to accept one case will receive free training, a veterans' law manual, a pre-screened case, and ongoing access to a mentor lawyer.
Contact: Courtney L. Smith, Director of Outreach & Education, 202.628.8164, courtney.smith@vetsprobono.org.

Victim Rights Law Center Pro Bono ProjectThe Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) Pro Bono Project provides lawyers with an opportunity to represent victims of rape and sexual assault on privacy, safety, education, housing, employment, immigration, financial security, and other legal matters. The VRLC provides holistic legal services for sexual assault survivors in the tri-county area by using existing state and federal civil laws to address a survivor’s most pressing needs. We also assist trans* survivors with name and gender marker changes in all counties in Oregon and are able to help immigrant survivors of non-intimate partner sexual assault with U and T visa cases statewide. VRLC attorneys screen eligible clients and then send requests for representation to prospective pro bono lawyers with basic information on the legal issues. A lawyer who expresses interest in taking a case will then be provided with conflict check information, as well as mentoring and other resources. Prospective pro bono lawyers must be in good standing with the bar, attend a VRLC pro bono training, and accept at least one case per year. PLF coverage is available and VRLC periodically provides CLE-eligible training in various areas of substantive law.
Contact:VRLCORprobono@victimrights.org or 503.274.5477, ext 3.

Volunteer Defense Counsel for Bar Disciplinary ProceedingsOregon State BarThe Oregon State Bar is looking for members who are willing to volunteer their time to assist lawyers who are being investigated or prosecuted for disciplinary violations. Volunteers will provide (pro bono) representation for accused lawyers in disciplinary matters, as their time and availability permit. Volunteer defense counsel are not screened but are expected to be familiar with the disciplinary rules and the disciplinary process. The bar does not require the volunteer defense counsel to provide any particular level of services. It is anticipated that most of the volunteer services will be of a consultative nature in the early stages of an investigation or prosecution. Volunteer defense counsel and their clients will determine by agreement the scope, nature, and charges for defense services to be provided.
Contact: Danielle Edwards, 503.620.0222 x426, dedwards@osbar.org.

WaterWatch of OregonAdvocate to protect and restore streamflows in Oregon's rivers. Projects range from research and writing to representation of WaterWatch before the courts and administrative agencies to legislation. Knowledge of water law and administrative law preferred. Volunteers will be mentored and supervised by experienced attorneys. Some cases may require PLF coverage.
Contact: Brian Posewitz, 503.295.4039 ext 2, brian@waterwatch.org.

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